Gus and the Missing Boy

‘Page-turning mystery fun that is meta-AF, full of wit and self-discovery. Loved it!’ - R.W.R. McDonald, author of The Nancys series

‘Gus and the Missing Boy takes whodunnit stories up a notch, weaving the core tenets of young adult books in with the tropes of a detective novel, creating a great story that examines the mysteries of identity, family and friendship.’ - Michael Earp, author and editor of Everything Under the Moon: Fairy Tales in a Queerer Light (2023) and Kindred: 12 Queer #LoveOzYA Stories (2019)

‘Gus and the Missing Boy brilliantly combines a twisty detective mystery with a moving coming-of-age message about found family and finding yourself. Troy Hunter’s prose crackles with sharp wit and youthful energy. A fantastic book that skilfully blends humour and heart with a plot so pacey I didn’t want to stop reading - I devoured it in a single day.’ - Holden Sheppard, author of The Brink (2022) and Invisible Boys (2019)

‘This book made me late for a party. I know “I couldn’t put it down” is a cliche, but I don’t care - I couldn’t put it down. A gripping mystery, told with compassion and authenticity.’ - Amie Kaufman, author of the Aurora Cycle and The Isles of the Gods, and co-author of the Illuminae Files series

Troy Hunter is an adult and YA fiction writer whose short stories have appeared in a variety of publications and journals. He lives in Melbourne and works as a marketing and communications consultant. His first Gus novel, Gus and the Missing Boy, was shortlisted for the Australian Crime Writers 2024 Ned Kelly Awards - Best Debut.